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RamblingRover's avatar
Mar 17, 2026

Colorado Springs to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Does anyone have advice on the best route from Colorado Springs to the Black Canyon NP?  Towing a 26' TT with a Silverado 2500.

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  • I base route selections based on beauty of the scenery.  Knocking 10 or 15 mph off my speed just doesnt concern me. I also frequently pull over to let others pass. 

  • Assuming you’re asking about the least “scary” way for an inexperienced or afraid of heights driver. 
    If you’re askeered of the mountains I’d suggest camping in Kansas. 
    First look at a map. lol
    Theres 2 obvious ways from the Springs. 
    25 down to 50, and straight over. Or 24 to 285 down to 50 and over. 
    Gotta go over Monarch either way or make a 2 day drive out of it and go twice as far to go over other passes.